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Dylan Larkin vs Simon Edvinsson

In 2025-26, Dylan Larkin scored 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Simon Edvinsson's 1.77.

Larkin had 67 points in 74 games; Edvinsson had 25 in 72 games.

This week Larkin has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Edvinsson has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Larkin for 2.2 ESPN points to Edvinsson's 2.0.

Dylan Larkin has the better number in 17 of the 33 stats both are ranked on.

Larkin's biggest edges: Hardest shot 91.7, 20+ mph bursts 186, Power-play share 66.3%.

Edvinsson's biggest edges: Hits 94, High-danger chances 49.6%, Goals above expected +1.8.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Dylan Larkin

2.13

fantasy points per game

Simon Edvinsson

1.77

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Dylan Larkin has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromLarkinEdvinsson
Goals (+2)0.920.25
Assists (+1)0.450.22
Power-play points (+0.5)0.160.01
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.310.12
Hits (+0.1)0.060.13
Blocks (+0.5)0.221.03

Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.

Head-to-head: Larkin vs Edvinsson

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2024-25 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

LarkinEdvinsson
2Shots blocked by the other1

Larkin blocked 2 of Edvinsson's shots; Edvinsson blocked 1 of Larkin's.

6Goals set up by the other2

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

419:17 at 5-on-5 over 64 games, 2025-26

Shot attempts
407–396
50.7%
Expected goals
15.7–20.3
43.7%
Goals
12–19

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

LarkinEdvinsson

Fantasy box score

Special teams & discipline

This week's schedule

Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.

Dylan Larkin

2games (1 left)

2.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs NYR
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Dylan Garand (.948)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG2.2 pts
    Opp allows 4th-most FP to CLikely vs Stuart Skinner (.888)

Simon Edvinsson

2games (1 left)

2.0proj. ESPN pts

  • Fri, Oct 2 vs NYR
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Dylan Garand (.948)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs WPG2.0 pts
    Opp allows 8th-most FP to DLikely vs Stuart Skinner (.888)

FAQ

Should I start Dylan Larkin or Simon Edvinsson in fantasy hockey?
In 2025-26, Dylan Larkin scored 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Simon Edvinsson's 1.77. Larkin had 67 points in 74 games; Edvinsson had 25 in 72 games. Check this week's games and your league's scoring in the fantasy panel above, since more games usually decide a weekly start.
Who is better, Dylan Larkin or Simon Edvinsson?
On 2025-26 numbers, Dylan Larkin leads in 17 of 33 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →